CEO, Goulburn Broken CMA
We are fortunate to live in the Goulburn Valley, a special part of Australia known for its fertile soils, winding rivers, and vibrant communities. As the new CEO of the Goulburn Broken CMA, I feel incredibly privileged to work for this region and hope to make a difference. I also understand that success means finding the right balance between protecting and improving our environment while maintaining a productive region.
Having worked across the Goulburn Broken catchment for a long time with a wide range of stakeholders, I am convinced that real progress emerges only when we listen, collaborate, share experiences and knowledge, and work together. The need to keep adapting and adjusting has never been more important for this area. We must combine scientific knowledge, local expertise, community experience, and traditional wisdom from our First Nations partners.
Every decision we make is influenced by the stories held in this landscape and the people who call it home. Our commitment to providing the right guidance for the management of water, soil, biodiversity, and our collective assets must honour more than just ecological needs; it must respect culture, history, community aspirations and provide a clear message for those who come into the region about how the region works together to provide a collective voice.
Our approach to managing the catchment is through a Resilience lens, which means we encourage a more collective way of thinking about how we work together across systems and recognise that the linkages between systems are crucial, particularly in times of stress. This applies to people as well as our natural features. We recognise that in some circumstances, we will need to consider transformation or bouncing forward from shocks.
Our successes so far demonstrate that with collective effort and shared responsibility, the Goulburn Broken CMA can help navigate uncertainty and build a future where we collectively keep moving forward, adapt and grow.
